Double glazed units are a proven home insulation that retain heat in the home, plus providing householders with a range of other benefits too. Above all, these installations will save hundreds of pounds off the average heating bill.
The gas spacer in double glazing is what gives it this efficient quality. Units have two panes of glass separated by this spacer – usually Argon, Xenon or Krypton. As it’s a motionless gas, heat and sound can’t travel through the barrier.
Triple glazing maximises this efficiency further and as a result can be more expensive to have fitted.
In total there are five significant benefits associated with upgrading single paned or old double glazed units:
- Slash heating bills: First and foremost, double glazing is a fantastic form of insulation for any home. With the energy efficient spacer in place, heat can’t pass through the unit, ensuring it is locked in the property. In turn, you won’t need to have your thermostat on such a high temperature, cutting the amount spent on fuel bills. In fact, with double glazing you can save hundreds of pounds every year on heating.
- Maintain a warmer home: Again, because of the efficient spacer in place, you’ll have a warmer home in the winter. Equally in the summer, heat will be locked out, keeping your property cooler. With new windows installed you’ll eliminate draughts and cold spots in your home, which is again brilliant in ensuring a warmer household. Of course, other home insulation techniques such as loft lagging and wall cavity insulation will help to retain more heat as well.
- Improve home security: Double glazing windows improve the security of your home by addressing one of the key areas potential burglars would target. Nowadays most new windows will come with the latest locking technology, including the popular multipoint locking mechanism. If you choose to have aluminium frames you’ll add to the security further with a solid structure.
- Cut home carbon emissions: With double glazing windows there’s the opportunity to help the environment by reducing carbon dioxide emissions. CO2 is one of the main contributors to global warming, and reducing your emissions would be in line with Government targets set by the EU. In fact, double glazing is said to reduce your annual emissions by around 680kg and your Energy Performance Certificate rating will also be boosted.
- Reduce noise pollution: The efficient gas spacer doesn’t just have the excellent properties to cut heat loss, but also reduce the amount of sound that can pass through. In busy areas where there is a high population or noisy roads, you’ll have the opportunity to keep your home in peace and quiet.
